Walking in Shotesham – Definitely into the cooler spell now so make sure you have your warmest shorts, walks for December are on Sunday the 18th and a twixt walk on December 28th, Trinity 10.15 as always. ps, anyone got an up to date photo?  Courtesy of Bernie (Photographer)

Shotesham Screen, mixed reception for November movie, next one is The Duke, the highly acclaimed story of a 60-year old taxi driver, Kempton Bunton, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London in 1961. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting provided the government invested more in care for the elderly –see full review here. to be screened on Friday 9th December, 7.30pm, Trinity Hall, tickets £5, BOOKINGS ONLY.

Christmas Treat – at 4.30 on the same day, a special showing of Elf for children of all ages, with a christmas treat or two for the younger ones. Bring a cushion if you fancy a floor seat.  Please email SVAChristmas@gmail.com with numbers wishing to attend.

Shotesham yoga – down to one session per week for the winter, 18.30 – 19.30 every Wednesday. Enquiries via our very own Shotesham Yoga teacher, Kendra -kendracollier0@gmail.com or 07748009411

For everyone who has Internet problems or is interested in preparing for the high speed broadband revolution! 
County Broadband, who have already visited a number of households in the village and have around 10% (20 households) signed up, are hosting a meeting on Monday 12th December in Trinity Hall.  The idea is to give us all the information regarding a Broadband plan for Shotesham, and hopefully to achieve a minimum of 20% of the village signed up for it which will enable the go ahead in the near future.
In the meantime, click here for more information

Christmas Events –
The now famous Shotesham Carols round the Tree on Christmas Eve, will again be a mainly outside affair commencing at 5pm. As always, mulled wine and mince pies (and perhaps a sausage roll!) will be on offer, along with the much appreciated Hot Chocolate/Coffee service! The Carol singing & children’s handbell event will be led by master conductor Ted Burton, with the normal Sunday bell ringing practices being held commencing on Sunday 4th – contact Ted on 07718 066159 for details. Youngsters can also assist by once again making Christmas/Nativity style decorations for the church, which can be left inside the church from Thursday 22nd. As always there will be very limited parking on Church Hill, so it will be reserved for disabled and infirm only. Please walk to the venue if you can and please bring a lantern or a torch and footwear appropriate for the ground/weather. For the protection of others, please observe common sense Covid guidelines.
Shotesham Garden Group – Christmas is coming so to help you get ready we will be running our annual popular wreath making workshop. So come along on Sunday December 11th 10.30 onwards to Christine Burton’s potting shed at Hillside, The Common, Shotesham to make Christmas wreaths and decorations from willow and other natural materials. Everybody welcome and bring anything from your own garden you might wish to use. We will be providing soup and bread at the end of the morning, but any offers of mince pies and flapjacks will be gratefully received £5 to cover costs Phone Christine on 550364 for directions or more information PS. Don’t forget to bring your own secateurs or scissors
New Years Eve Fun Run for the fit and the brave, will be on Saturday 31st Dec. Starters gun on All Saints Hill at 11am. You can check in beforehand by emailing Ken at resotan@aol.com or turn up from 10.45am onwards for registration. The route is three times round the village, finishing back at start point on Church Hill. Approx 9km (5miles), route below, and look out for emails for further details of all events. 

Shotesham Barn Dance – was voted a great success so many thanks to all who joined us to enjoy it! Thanks also to all who gave their time and effort behind the scene to make it happen and clean up afterwards, roll on the next one!

Strictly Barn Dancing!

Shotesham Open Gardens – We have some consolation following cancellation with some garden photos as memories of a hot, hot summer! Real live Open Gardens coming soon!!

Shotesham Common – The Trustees of Shotesham Common have been given permission by Natural England and will be carrying out some work on the common over the following months. Just to explain what we are doing and why:
We will be manually cutting back sections of the banks of the beck on an annual basis, where Willow Herb has dominated, to enable birds and mammals to have access to the water.
We will be manually cutting Alder saplings and trees. Over the years these have changed the open landscape and caused drying out of the wetland meadows, which is contrary to the management agreement we have with Natural England.